Daily Times church services

Asbury AME Church, 1712 Providence Road, Chester, hosts Unity Day on Sunday. The theme will be “Brothers and Sisters United in Christ.” The Rev. Elder Winston Hill will preach at the 10:45 a.m. service, and the Rev. Elaine Saunders will preach at the 3:30 p.m. service, joined by her church family.

Booth’s Corner Siloam United Methodist Church, 3720 Foulk Road, Garnet Valley, has worship service at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Child care provided. This Sunday will be a Holy Communion service. The Ash Wednesday service will be 7 p.m. Come and join this spirit-filled worship service. Adult Bible study is at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Prayer Meeting is at 7 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call 610-485-1600 or visit www.siloamumc.com

Christ United Methodist Church, 600 East Dutton Mill, Brookhaven. Fellowship before the worship service in the gathering area at 9:45 a.m. Coffee, breakfast treats provided in the cafe. Worship service and Sunday school at 10 a.m. Holy communion the first Sunday of each month. Nursery services provided. Fellowship time after the worship service at 11 a.m. in the fellowship center and cafe. Pastor is the Rev. Sharon Paul. Casual atmosphere, come as you are. For more information about CUMC programs and missions, visit www.christumcbrookhaven.com or call 610-874-1270. Join CUMC for its Lenten series. It is a six-week DVD study on Adam Hamilton’s “24 Hours That Changed the World.” It starts Tuesday, March 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m., and ends Tuesday, April 15. Snacks provided.

Church of the Overcomer, 1016 Sunset St., Trainer, holds Sunday worship at 11 a.m. Bible study is 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays. Casual dress. Serious faith. Find your place at Church of the Overcomer. The church’s theme for 2014 is “New Horizons (Luke 8:22).”

Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, holds a celebratory service to dedicate and consecrate its newly renovated sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Jubilate Choir and Brass Ensemble will provide music, and a prayer quilt with the palm prints of parish children will be presented. For information, call 610-459-2911.

First African Baptist Church, 901 Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, celebrates the sacred ordinances of the Lord’s Supper on Sunday, beginning at 9:45 a.m. In addition, new members who have completed the 10 weeks of New Members Class will receive the Right Hand of Fellowship. The Sanctuary Choir will sing, and Pastor Richard A. Dent will preach from the theme: “Because of You” (Luke 17:11-19). At 8:45 a.m., Adult and Youth Sunday school as well as New Members Discipleship Class will take place. All are invited. The Rev. Dr. Richard A. Dent is pastor.

First Baptist Church of Darby, 925 Summit St., will celebrate the eighth Pastoral Anniversary of Dr. Raymond A. Merriweather and First Lady Sister Deborah Merriweather Sunday, March 9 at 10 a.m. Dr. Gus Roman will be the guest preacher, with the theme “No Weapon Formed Against Me (Isaiah 54:17).”

First Presbyterian Church, 356 Summit Road, Springfield, fpcspringfield.org. Join FPC for Sunday school for all and the first of two new members classes at 9:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Communion worship is 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Jeffrey E. Bryan preaching. Nursery care is provided throughout the morning. At 2 p.m., enjoy bowling at Sproul Lanes. Tower Youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. Come and worship on Ash Wednesday at 7 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 350 W. State St., Media. Call 610-566-3172 or visit www.mediamethodist.org for information about church programs and services. Adult Sunday school 9 a.m. Worship and Children and Youth Sunday school 10:15-11:30 a.m., followed by Coffee/Punch Fellowship. Nursery care is available. “Youth On the Move” is a community-based youth program open to all children in grades five through 12 that meets every Sunday 5:30-7:00 p.m. Youth are encouraged to join for faith, food, fun and fellowship. The church has comfortable cushioned seats and parking is free. All are welcome.

Linwood Heights United Methodist Church, 1627 Chichester Ave., Linwood, welcomes everyone to worship at 10:40 a.m. each Sunday with Sunday school for all ages at 9:30. This week, Pastor Ethel Guy will bring the message, “Transfiguration Today!” Grief Share Ministry for those suffering the loss of loved ones meets at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church. Unity in the Community Family Support for those struggling with addiction Wednesday night at 7 at Lower Chichester Firehouse, 1540 Huddell Ave. Join Linwood 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday for traditional imposition of ashes. For more information, call 610-485-2300 or visit www.linwoodumchurch.org

Middletown Presbyterian Church, 273 S. Old Middletown Road, observes Transfiguration Sunday this week at 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Douglas W. McPheeters speaking on “Transformation” with readings from Romans 12:1-8. Communion will be observed, as is the tradition on the first Sunday each month. Everyone is welcome to enjoy Sunday school classes (for all ages) at 9 a.m., coffee and fellowship at 10, and the blended contemporary/traditional worship service at 10:30. Nursery care and enrichment available for children under 10. Delco Food Swap: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Fellowship Hall. More information and registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/delcofoodswappers. Ash Wednesday Soup Supper: 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, service at 7. Adult Bible study: Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., repeating at 7 p.m. , Chancel. Youth Bible Study: Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Youth Room. For more information, call 610-565-4080 or visit www.middletownpres.org

Mt. Zion AME Church, 1008 Center St., Darby, will hold an Ash Wednesday service 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Rev. Carolyn Cavaness will deliver the preached word, joined by members of First AME Church of Darby Township.

Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, holds Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. Join Norwood UMC Sunday at the 8:15 a.m. or 10:45 worship service as Pastor DJ continues with the series sermon, “Jesus According to Matthew.” Sermon title is, “He Sent Us,” based on Matthew 10:1-16. Children’s worship service for children in Pre-K-fourth grade (ages 4 to 10) at 10:45. Lesson title is, “Love is Forgiving.” Nursery care available during both services. All are invited for fellowship and refreshments after both services. Youth Group meets every Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30 for grades 7-12. Visit www.norwoodumchurch.org for information about church programs and services. Ash Wednesday service will be 7 p.m. Wednesday.

St. Daniel’s United Methodist Church, 315 Edwards St., Chester, celebrates the Koinonia Experience 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Herbert W. Coe will bring the spiritual message, and the Mass Choir and Praise Team under the direction of CSM Susan Coe will bring the music. As we prepare for the Lenten Season to begin 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 7:00pm at The St. Luke C.C. Church with Pastor Bayard Taylor who will bring the first Lenten message, we are looking forward to a spiritual Lenten Season. Everyone is invited to share in Koinonia Sunday and the first Lenten message. Throughout the Lenten Season there will be Lenten messages each Wednesday at 7 p.m. Watch here for the Lenten Season schedule. I hope you will join us. God Bless you as we worship together during this Lenten Season.

The Lenten season at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 535 Lamp Post Lane, Aston, begins with a Shrove Tuesday pancake supper at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Ash Wednesday services will be at 7:30 p.m. , with the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion. There will be a three-week series of Lenten Bible studies from 7-8 p.m., beginning March 18. St. Timothy members will participate in a series of five Lenten services with four other churches, beginning March 26, that will include a soup supper prior to the service. The other churches include Holy Trinity in Wallingford, Immanuel in Norwood, St. Matthew in Woodlyn and St. John in Folcroft. Holy Trinity will host the first service, beginning with a soup and salad supper at 6:30 p.m., with the service at 7:30.

Swarthmore United Methodist Church, 131 Park Ave., Swarthmore, continues its Faith and Life Class Sunday at 9 a.m., with Pastor Sukja Bang leading the discussion. Afterward, the Rev. Bang will lead worship (Children’s Sunday school begins at 10:45 a.m.). Following the service, there will be coffee and fellowship. The church is a welcoming, reconciling congregation and is handicapped accessible.

Temple Baptist Church, 736 W. Seventh St., Chester, celebrates one of its Men’s Day Events: Family and Friends Day, the preached word will be delivered by Bishop Michael Tyson of Resurrection Community Church, Philadelphia, along with his Mass Choir and congregation. Come out and enjoy a afternoon with families and friends breaking bread together, singing songs of praise and being fed with the word. Chairman is Trustee Michael Freeman, co-chairman is Bro. Carl Babour, general chairman men’s day is Bro. Michael Carter. The Rev. Jeremiah W. Witherspoon is pastor.

Temple of Brotherly Love CC Church, 1136 Highland Ave., Chester, invites all to Sunday morning service at 11:15 and Wednesday night Bible study at 7. For more information, call the church at 610-485-4980.

Trainer United Methodist Church, 3705 W. Ninth St., Trainer, trainerumc@comcast.net, hosts teaching and sharing, beginning 9:30 a.m. Sunday for all ages. Prayer and praise in sanctuary with Long Form Holy Communion at 10:45 a.m. given by the Rev. Jim Ford, with Bill Trader assisting. Nursery and Junior Church available. Ash Wednesday service with Ashes and Holy Communion at 7 p.m. The Rev. Jim Ford will bring the message, “What is the ‘Apple’ of Your Eye?” Time to Share 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, and Body Boosters 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 13. Each Friday: The Legacy Clothes Closet, noon-2 p.m. Quality clothing at bargain prices. Donations of food items joyfully received each weekday morning for distribution through food pantry, serving Trainer. Sanctuary and gymnasium are wheelchair accessible.

Trinity United Methodist Church, Eighth and Butler streets, Chester, holds Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. This Sunday, the Long Form Communion Service will be celebrated. The Rev. Jim Ford will be assisted by Jaime Taylor. All are welcome, and there is plenty of parking.